Morant will miss at least two weeks with a right calf strain, the Grizzlies announced Monday.
Morant left Saturday's game against the Cavaliers early with what was described as soreness at the time, but further evaluation revealed a strain. Memphis' depth at point guard is nonexistent due to injuries, so the team will rely on players such as Jaylen Wells, Cam Spencer and Vince Williams to pick up the slack. The Grizzlies also recently signed guard Jahmai Mashack to a two-way contract. Based on this update from Memphis, Morant is likely to miss the rest of November at a minimum.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Won't return vs. Cleveland
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Morant won't return to Saturday's game against the Cavaliers due to right calf soreness.
Morant exited to the locker room in the first quarter due to a calf issue, and the star point guard will be sidelined for the remainder of Saturday's contest. Morant's absence means Cam Spencer, Cedric Coward and Vince Williams are likely to see increased minutes the rest of the way.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Exits to locker room Saturday
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Morant (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Morant checked out of the game with 6:01 remaining in the opening quarter, and it's unclear why he headed back to the locker room. If the star point guard is unable to return, Cam Spencer and Vince Williams are candidates for increased minutes the rest of the way.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Not listed on injury report
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Morant (ankle) is not being listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game in Cleveland.
Morant sat out the second leg of a back-to-back Wednesday after tweaking his ankle during Tuesday's game, but he'll be back in action Saturday night. Vince Williams will likely head back to the second unit with Morant active, and Cam Spencer's minutes will dip.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Won't play Wednesday
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Morant (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Morant tweaked his left ankle during Tuesday's match and will now miss Wednesday's game in Boston. Cam Spencer started the last time Morant was out, so he may be getting the call again Wednesday evening. Expect a larger workload on offense for Jaren Jackson, Cedric Coward and possibly Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Poor shooting display Sunday
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Morant totaled 11 points (3-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 114-100 loss to the Thunder.
Morant had another woeful shooting performance Sunday, but this isn't the first time he has struggled from the floor this season. In fact, this was the fifth time in the 2025-26 season in which he made five or fewer field goals while attempting 14-plus shots. With that in mind, it's not surprising to see Morant shooting a career-low 35.8 percent from the floor and 14.8 percent from deep. Morant is too talented to continue struggling like this for a long time, but the star guard has undoubtedly been one of the most disappointing performers in fantasy in 2025-26 relative to his ADP.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Double-doubles Friday
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Morant amassed 21 points (7-20 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, 13 assists and three steals over 32 minutes during Friday's 118-104 victory over the Mavericks.
Morant reached the 20-point plateau for the first time since Oct. 29, when he posted 28 points in a win over the Suns. This was also his second double-double over his last three games since returning from a one-game suspension handed by the team. Morant can be a dominant backcourt presence when available, and the Grizzlies need him at his best on a steady basis. Since returning from the suspension, Morant is averaging 18.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 10.3 assists and 1.7 steals per game in three contests.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Stuffs stat sheet, shoots poorly
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Morant amassed 17 points (6-19 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 124-109 loss to the Rockets.
Morant posted a solid stat line in this 15-point loss to the Rockets, but his shooting woes surfaced once again. The star floor general was terrible from deep, missing all but one of his seven shots from beyond the arc, and he's made just four of his 25 three-pointers over his last four outings. Morant has also failed to reach the 20-point mark in his last three contests, so this has been a disappointing start to the season for him and for fantasy managers who took a chance on him and decided to draft him in the early rounds.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Double-doubles in loss
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Morant had 18 points (5-16 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 8-9 FT), six rebounds, 10 assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Monday's 114-106 loss to Detroit.
Morant has never been a lights-out, three-point shooter, but he's been particularly bad on that end to start the season, going 5-for-36 from distance. He doesn't seem to be happy with how things are going in Memphis, and that has shown up in his play, as he's opened the year with forgettable averages of 20.4 points, 7.1 assists, 3.7 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.9 turnovers per game, which has him ranked outside the top 100.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Available to play
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Morant (suspension) will be available to play Monday against the Pistons.
After serving his one-game suspension Sunday against the Raptors for conduct detrimental to the team, Morant is not appearing on the injury report. It will certainly be interesting to see how he responds in his first game back. With Morant expected back in the lineup, Cam Spencer and Javon Small could see reduced roles.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Nails game-winner against Suns
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Morant generated 28 points (10-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 32 minutes of Wednesday's 114-113 win over the Suns.
Morant more than doubled his previous season high in rebounds, which previously stood at three. He's also logged at least six assists in four straight contests. The star point guard hit the game-winning shot with 7.3 seconds left, knocking down a floater from inside the painted area. Through five games in 2025-26, Morant is averaging 23.4 points, 6.6 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Paces Memphis in loss
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Morant notched 23 points (8-23 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), nine assists, three rebounds and one steal in 31 minutes during Monday's 131-118 loss to the Warriors.
Morant finished with a team-high 23 points and was one of six Memphis players to reach double figures. He also led the Grizzlies in assists. However, the star point guard struggled with efficiency and had another rough night from beyond the arc. Through four regular-season outings, he's averaging 22.3 points, 6.5 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game, shooting 41.1 percent from the field and 11.1 percent from three-point range.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Posts 19 and 8 in win over Pacers
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Morant posted 19 points (5-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-9 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Saturday's 128-103 victory over the Pacers.
Morant shot below 40 percent from the field for the second straight outing after finishing 13-for-20 (65 percent) in Memphis' season opener. However, he made all nine of his free-throw attempts and led all players in assists with eight. Morant and the Grizzlies head out for a two-game road trip Monday when they visit the Warriors, followed by a matchup with the Suns on Wednesday.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Struggles in loss Friday
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Morant finished Friday's 146-114 loss to the Heat with 12 points (4-16 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and six assists over 22 minutes.
Morant played through an apparent ankle injury, an issue that may have contributed to his poor play. He shot a woeful 4-for-16 from the field as the Grizzlies were soundly beaten. Memphis will have to back up Saturday against the Pacers. With his ankle continuing to bother him, managers may want to keep an eye on the injury report ahead of that game.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Will play Friday
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Morant (ankle) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Heat.
Morant is dealing with left ankle soreness, but that won't keep him off the floor. The superstar guard is coming off an impressive season debut, dropping 35 points in the win over the Pelicans on Wednesday.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Iffy for Friday
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Morant (ankle) is questionable to play in Friday's game against the Heat, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Morant had a monster game in the season opener, dropping 35 points against the Pelicans. However, he's dealing with an ankle injury that could keep him sidelined for the first game of a back-to-back situation. If that happens, the team will likely turn to Javon Small and Cam Spencer to help shoulder the load in the backcourt.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Drops 35 points against Pels
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Morant generated 35 points (13-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 29 minutes in Wednesday's 128-122 win over New Orleans.
Morant started the 2025-26 season on a high note, delivering a game-high 35 points while shooting 65 percent from the field. The 26-year-old guard scored 35 or more points in just three of his 50 regular-season appearances last season, and he attempted 22 or more field goals in each of those contests. Morant looks to be completely over the ankle injury he suffered in early October.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Will play vs. New Orleans
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Morant (ankle) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's season opener against the Pelicans.
Morant has been dealing with an ankle sprain he suffered earlier this month. The superstar guard has been adamant about his playing status for the start of the regular season and will be good to go as expected.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Expected to play Wednesday
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Morant (ankle) is expected to be available for Wednesday's season opener against the Pelicans, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Morant appears to be making good progress from a sprained left ankle, which he suffered in early October. The star guard can be tentatively considered probable for Opening Night, and Memphis could lean on Morant with Scotty Pippen (toe) on the shelf.
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Won't play Friday
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Head coach Tuomas Iisalo said Morant (ankle) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Heat but "is progressing really well" and participated in the team's shootaround, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
Morant is still recovering from a sprained left ankle, though the Grizzlies are hopeful he'll return for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Pelicans. With the star guard sidelined and Ty Jerome ramping up, Cam Spencer and Javon Small are candidates for a bump in minutes.
